My Editor is a Saint

[Fred Waiss, Sr.]

Does anyone know if this particular agency is a scam? I have my suspicions,
since they were referred by STLiterary Agency, which some sites insist is a
scam. But I'm keeping a semi-open but suspicious mind while waiting to hear back
from another agent.
Do other agents recommend (insist) on third-party editing? Or is this just ST?

Thanks for any info.

[James Rau]

On Sun, 1 May 2005 19:08:37 -0500, "Fred Waiss, Sr."

Post by Fred Waiss, Sr.
Does anyone know if this particular agency is a scam? I have my suspicions,
since they were referred by STLiterary Agency, which some sites insist is a
scam. But I'm keeping a semi-open but suspicious mind while waiting to hear back
from another agent.
Do other agents recommend (insist) on third-party editing? Or is this just ST?
Thanks for any info.

This reminds me of the Edit Ink scam that occurred a few years back.
No legit agent or agency I know insists that a third-party edit your
work. The agency is receiving a kickback from the third party. Take
your work elsewhere.

James Rau

[JF]

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Post by Fred Waiss, Sr.
Do other agents recommend (insist) on third-party editing?

No.

[Fred Waiss, Sr.]

Thanks, folks. It's good to have my suspicions confirmed. I haven't tried to
sell anything in years, and there was that bare possibility that things had
changed. Good to know they haven't.
FW

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Post by Fred Waiss, Sr.
Do other agents recommend (insist) on third-party editing?

No.
--
James Follett. Novelist. (G1LXP) http://www.jamesfollett.dswilliams.co.uk
"Return of the Eagles", the last book in James Follett's 'Eagles' trilogy
published by Severn House, London & New York, Dec 2004

[Bettie Tucker]

I don't know about this particular agency but as a non-subsidy publisher of
sixteen years, I do know that agents can't submit manuscripts that aren't
properly edited. I don't believe a literary agency should make specific
recommendations as far as editors but they have every right to suggest that
the material be edited . . . if they believe the manuscript has promise. I
used to include suggestions with almost every rejection slip . . . remember
that less than one percent of all manuscripts find a home with a trade
publisher. Publishers WANT to find good material . . . discover a new
writer . . . every day they hope the mailman brings them that unique,
well-written manuscript that shows "best seller" signs. Manuscripts from
agents usually don't get thrown immediately into the slush piles; however,
the agents have to send quality material or they lose credability.
--
Bettie Tucker, How to Self-Publish Your Book With Little or No Money!
www.rainbows-end-publish.com

Post by Fred Waiss, Sr.
Does anyone know if this particular agency is a scam? I have my
suspicions, since they were referred by STLiterary Agency, which some
sites insist is a scam. But I'm keeping a semi-open but suspicious mind
while waiting to hear back from another agent.
Do other agents recommend (insist) on third-party editing? Or is this just ST?
Thanks for any info.